STUDIES
Want to stay up to date on the latest press releases and news about studies in the running, cycling and triathlon industries? Scroll below to view all endurance sport studies.
April 23, 2026
What’s a Good Cycling Speed by Age? Here’s What the Data Shows
Strava data reveals U.S. average cycling speeds vary by ride type, surface, and age group. Leisure pavement rides average 14.1 mph over 19.2 miles, while dirt leisure rides are slower at 8.3 mph for 10.6 miles. Commutes show pavement at 12.1 mph (4.7 miles) and dirt at 9.8 mph (5.1 miles),...
April 22, 2026
What Strava Data Reveals About Cycling Trends Worldwide
Last year, millions of cyclists around the world logged 550 million miles of bike commutes on Strava. That's the equivalent of circling the Earth 22,000 times, pedaled by people who chose a different way to get to work. Today, on Earth Day, we're publishing the first-ever Strava Metro: Commute Report,...
April 22, 2026
Our Data Expert Crunched 10 Years of Age-Group Finish Times. Here’s What He Learned.
In the 2025 analysis of the fastest and slowest races of the year, we found that the average finishing times varied by two hours between the fastest and slowest races of the year, showing just how much impact the course and its conditions can have on your finishing times. only tells you...
April 17, 2026
New Report: 94% of U.S. Drivers See Reckless Driving as a Threat, But Almost None Admit to Being the Problem; Parents Identified as Riskiest Group
Boulder, CO /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The White Line Foundation today released Blind Spots, a landmark study revealing a massive “perception gap” on American roads. The report finds that while 94% of drivers agree reckless driving is a serious threat, they are fundamentally blind to their own risky behaviors. The report’s...
April 10, 2026
Not Just for Muscles — Creatine May Sharpen Memory & Mental Speed
A growing body of research suggests that creatine—commonly known as a muscle‑building supplement—may also sharpen memory and mental speed. A recent systematic review and meta‑analysis of randomized trials found that creatine monohydrate significantly improved several aspects of cognitive performance in adults. Memory: Participants showed about a 14% improvement in recall...
April 10, 2026
RunSignup Reports Record Q1 2026 Growth
MOORESTOWN, N.J. – April 10, 2026 /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - RunSignup, the leading registration and technology provider for the endurance events in the United States, releases its Q1 2026 update, highlighting a period of significant market expansion and technological advancement. The company reports a 14% year-over-year increase in both the number...
April 8, 2026
Fitness fans are traveling around the world for ‘runcations’ — where 3 miles a day is a laid-back holiday
There seem to be a rise in “runcations”—holidays built around running, from destination marathons and guided scenic runs to resorts and hotels that cater specifically to runners via curated trails, fueling menus, and “running concierges.” Runcations are getaways where running is the main activity, often tied to destination races (like...
April 8, 2026
Scientists say we’ve been wrong about what makes sprinters fast
A new international study is calling into question long-standing assumptions about what makes elite sprinters so fast. The findings offer a fresh perspective that could reshape how Australia identifies and trains its next generation of speed athletes. Published in Sports Medicine, the research looks at sprinting through a dynamical systems approach....
April 8, 2026
Boston Athletic Association Reports Significant Progress on Sustainability Goals in Second Annual Report
BOSTON (April 8, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showing accelerating progress toward a 42% emissions reduction target, waste diversion across events, and $50.4 million raised for 172 nonprofit organizations through the Official Charity Program. Building on the B.A.A.’s inaugural sustainability...
April 3, 2026
London’s 100,000-Runner Gamble Exposes a Hard Truth for U.S. Race Directors: A Conference Badge Won’t Protect You in Court
DeKalb, Ill. (April 3, 2026) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ — Last week, The Guardian reported that the TCS London Marathon is in advanced talks to stage a two-day, 100,000-runner event in April 2027 — internally dubbed the “Double London Marathon.” If approved, the event would place 50,000 runners on the course each...
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